GIPHY

The GIPHY modules enable you to search, upload, list, translate to word, or get a random Gif/Sticker in your GIPHY account.

Getting Started with GIPHY

Prerequisites

  • A GIPHY account

In order to use GIPHY with Integromat, it is necessary to have a GIPHY account. If you do not have one, you can create a GIPHY account at giphy.com/join.

The module dialog fields that are displayed in bold (in the Integromat scenario, not in this documentation article) are mandatory!

Connecting GIPHY to Integromat

To connect your GIPHY account to Integromat you need to retrieve an API Key by creating an app in the GIPHY Developers portal.

1. Log in to your GIPHY Developers account.

2. Click the Create an App button and the Select API option. Confirm your selection by clicking the Next Step button.

CTyIyQiH1F.gif

3. Enter the name of the app, e.g. Integromat and description. Confirm GIPHY API terms and click the Create App button.

4. Copy the provided API Key.

2020-06-01_10_57_50-GIPHY_for_Developers___Your_Dashboard.png5. Go to Integromat and open the GIPHY module's Create a connection dialog.

7. Enter the API Key you have copied in step 4 to the respective field and click the Continue button to establish the connection.

The connection has been established. You can proceed with setting up the module.

GIF/Sticker

Search Gifs/Stickers

Searches through all Gifs and Stickers for a specified term.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Select Select whether you want to search in GIFs or Stickers.
Search Enter the search query term or phrase.
Rating

Select the content rating.  If you do not specify a rating, you will receive results from all possible ratings.

  • G: Content that is appropriate for all ages and people.
  • PG: Content that is generally safe for everyone, but may require parental preview before children can watch.
  • PG-13: Mild sexual innuendos, mild substance use, mild profanity, or threatening images. May include images of semi-naked people, but DOES NOT show real human genitalia or nudity.
  • R: Strong language, strong sexual innuendo, violence, and illegal drug use; not suitable for teens or younger. NO NUDITY.
Language Select the language to filter result by the unique regional content.
Limit Set the maximum number of GIFs or Stickers Integromat will return during one execution cycle.

List Trending Gifs/Stickers

Retrieves a list of the most relevant and engaging content each and every day. 

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Select Select whether you want to retrieve GIFs or Stickers.
Language Select the language to filter result by the unique regional content.
Limit Set the maximum number of GIFs or Stickers Integromat will return during one execution cycle.

Translate a Word to a Gif/Sticker

Converts words and phrases to the perfect GIF or Sticker using GIPHY's special sauce algorithm.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Select Select whether you want to convert a word to the GIF or Sticker.
Search Term Enter the word or phrase you want to convert to the gif/Sticker.
Weirdness Enter the weirdness value from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the weirder the result.

Get a Random Gif/Sticker

Returns a single random GIF or Sticker related to the word or phrase entered. If no tag is specified, the GIF or Sticker returned is completely random.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Select Select whether you want to return the GIF or Sticker.
Tag Enter the tag to filter results by a specified tag.
Rating

Select the content rating.  If you do not specify a rating, you will receive results from all possible ratings.

  • G: Content that is appropriate for all ages and people.
  • PG: Content that is generally safe for everyone, but may require parental preview before children can watch.
  • PG-13: Mild sexual innuendos, mild substance use, mild profanity, or threatening images. May include images of semi-naked people, but DOES NOT show real human genitalia or nudity.
  • R: Strong language, strong sexual innuendo, violence, and illegal drug use; not suitable for teens or younger. NO NUDITY.

Get a Gif

Retrieves GIF details by specified ID.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Gif ID Enter or map the ID of the gif you want to retrieve details about.

Upload a Gif

Uploads animated GIFs or video files.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
Upload a Gif Select whether you want to upload a file from the URL or provide a file using a previous module (or manually entered data). GIPHY accepts animated GIFs or video files up to 100MB.
Source Image URL Enter the URL of the file you want to upload.
Source File Map the file you want to upload from the previous module (e.g. HTTP > Get a File or Google Drive > Get a file), or enter the file name and file data manually.
Username Enter your assigned username (required for approved apps only).
Tags Add tags to be applied to the uploaded file.

Other

Make an API Call

Allows you to perform a custom API call.

Connection Establish a connection to your GIPHY account.
URL

Enter a path relative to https://api.giphy.com.
E.g./v1/gifs/search.

For the list of available endpoints, refer to the GIPHY API Documentation.
Method

Select the HTTP method you want to use:

GET
to retrieve information for an entry.

POST
to create a new entry.

PUT
to update/replace an existing entry.

PATCH
to make a partial entry update.

DELETE
to delete an entry.

Headers Enter the desired request headers. You don't have to add authorization headers; we already did that for you.
Query String Enter the request query string.
Body Enter the body content for your API call.

Example of Use - List From the Folder

The following API call returns the first 10 trending GIFs:

URL:
/v1/gifs/trending

Query String:

Key limit
Value 10

 

2020-06-01_14_37_33-Integration_Google_Drive___Integromat.png

Find the result in the module's Output under Bundle > Body > data
In our example, 10 GIFs were returned:

2020-06-01_14_40_15-Integration_Google_Drive___Integromat.png

Popular use cases from our blog

automated-data-collection-crm-illustration

How to Automate Data Collection - Part 5: CRM Systems

automated-data-collection-chatbot-marketing-illustration

How to Automate Data Collection - Part 4: Chatbot Marketing

automated-data-collection-paid-ads-illustration

How to Automate Data Collection - Part 3: Paid Ads

automated-data-collection-email-illustration

How to Automate Data Collection - Part 2: Email Marketing Segmentation

personalized-customer-experience-illustration-integromat

5 Automated Solutions to Personalize Customer Experience

data-collection-automation-forms-pt-1

How to Automate Data Collection - Part 1: Online Forms

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Expert

Find an expert

We feature a network of 450+ certified partners across the globe who are ready to help

Find an expert

Automate any workflow in your business

Sign up for a free account today. No credit card required, no time limits on free plan.